Grand prix Jean Giono explained

The Grand prix Jean Giono is a French literary prize. It was established in 1990 at the initiative of Michel Albert, to honour the writer Jean Giono.[1] [2] Since 1992 it consists of two categories: the Jean Giono Grand Prize (Grand prix Jean Giono) and the Jury Prize (Prix du Jury). The winner of the Grand prix Jean Giono receives 10,000 euros.[3]

Grand prix Jean Giono

Given to a French-language author who has "defended or illustrated the novel's case".[4]

Jury Prize

Given for a French-language work of literature of any type, with focus on imagination and storytelling in the spirit of Jean Giono.

Notes and References

  1. News: Prix Jean-Giono . 5 November 2021 . Le Monde . 23 March 1990 . French.
  2. Web site: Prix Jean Giono . Centre Jean Giono . 5 November 2021 . French.
  3. Web site: Contreras . Isabel . Franck Bouysse remporte le prix Jean Giono 2020 . Livres Hebdo . 5 November 2021 . French . 4 December 2020.
  4. Web site: Prix Jean Giono. French. fondation-pb-ysl.net. Fondation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent. 2014-10-18.